Dutch Bros cold brews are what I reach for on a hot summer day, mostly because the first sip still tastes cold instead of just coffee that happened to be poured over ice.

The classic Cold Brew is usually where I start, but the menu makes more sense once you see how far people branch out from that base.

There are enough Dutch Bros cold brew options to cover both a caffeine craving and a sweet tooth, so I never think of it as a one-drink category.

Keep reading to learn about the best cold brew coffee items to order from a Dutch Bros location.

When I looked at the official Dutch Bros website, the cold brew section felt pretty small at first glance.

Right now, the official list includes the Caramelizer, the White Mocha, the Kicker, and the Annihilator.

In practice, Dutch Bros gives you more room than that once you start ordering with a few adjustments in mind.

You can stick with a classic menu item, but there is plenty more behind it.

In this list, I’ll cover 15 of the most popular cold brews to order at Dutch Bros, including a few that do not show up on the official menu.

1. Vanilla Cold Brew

Dutch Bros Cold Brew with Sugar-Free Vanilla and Caramel Syrup

Classic Cold Brew Nutritional Breakdown 

(Iced & Toasted - Without Modification)

Nutrients

Medium

Calories

20

Total Fat

1G

Total Carbs

3G

Sugar

0G

Vanilla Cold Brew Standard Ingredients
  • Cold Brew
  • vanilla syrup

The Vanilla Cold Brew is one of the simplest drinks on the menu, and that simplicity is part of why it works for me.

It’s possibly the best cold brew at Dutch Bros, and it’s made with just 2 ingredients: smooth cold brew coffee and vanilla syrup.

A splash of cream or another milk alternative adds a little more body without covering the coffee.

Another option is a soft top, Dutch Bros’ version of whipped cream.

2. Kicker Irish Cream Breve

Dutch Bros Kicker Cold Brew

Kicker Irish Cream Breve Nutritional Breakdown 

(Iced - Without Modification)

Nutrients

Medium

Calories

290

Total Fat

6G

Total Carbs

50G

Sugar

47G

Kicker Irish Cream Breve Nutritional Breakdown 

(Toasted (Hot) - Without Modification)

Nutrients

Medium

Calories

190

Total Fat

6G

Total Carbs

28G

Sugar

25G

Kicker Irish Cream Breve Standard Ingredients
  • Nitro Cold Brew
  • half and half
  • Irish cream syrup

Another popular menu item is the Kicker Cold Brew, a nitro-based Irish Cream Breve that Dutch Bros serves.

This Kicker Nitro Cold Brew features smooth and creamy Nitro Cold Brew with Irish cream syrup and half and half to deliver serious energy.

Ready to be enjoyed iced or toasted (hot)!” A medium cup has about 170 calories.

3. Annihilator Cold Brew

Dutch Bros Annihilator Cold Brew

Annihilator Cold Brew Nutritional Breakdown
(Iced - Without Modification)

Nutrients

Medium

Calories

270

Total Fat

6G

Total Carbs

49G

Sugar

43G

Annihilator Cold Brew Nutritional Breakdown
(Toasted (Hot) - Without Modification)

Nutrients

Medium

Calories

180

Total Fat

6G

Total Carbs

27G

Sugar

23G

Annihilator Cold Brew Standard Ingredients
  • Nitro Cold Brew
  • half and half
  • chocolate macadamia nut syrup

Caffeine-wise, the Dutch Bros Annihilator Cold Brew lives up to its name.

Dutch Bros sweetens this drink with chocolate macadamia nut syrup and half-and-half, which makes the nitro base taste noticeably richer.

The Annhilator can be ordered iced or toasted (hot), and like all Dutch Bros cold brews, the half and half can be swapped for another alternative milk, including chocolate milk!

4. White Mocha Cold Brew

Dutch Bros Sugar Free White Mocha Cold Brew

White Mocha Cold Brew Nutritional Breakdown 

(Iced - Without Modification)

Nutrients

Small

Medium

Large

Calories

270

280

280

Total Fat

10G

10G

10G

Total Carbs

40G

41G

42G

Sugar

33G

33G

33G

White Mocha Cold Brew Nutritional Breakdown 

(Toasted (Hot) - Without Modification)

Nutrients

Small

Medium

Large

Calories

180

180

190

Total Fat

2G

2G

2G

Total Carbs

35G

36G

37G

Sugar

28G

28G

28G

White Mocha Cold Brew Standard Ingredients
  • Cold Brew
  • exclusive chocolate milk
  • white chocolate sauce

The White Mocha Cold Brew is the one I see chocolate lovers gravitating toward first.

It’s made with regular or nitro cold brew, rich chocolate milk, and a hefty portion of white chocolate syrup.

For even more chocolate, I’d ask for a Dutch Bros soft top with chocolate drizzle.

5. White Zombie Cold Brew

Dutch Bros White Zombie Cold Brew
White Zombie Cold Brew Standard Ingredients
  • cold brew
  • chocolate milk
  • vanilla syrup
  • white chocolate
  • Signature soft top

The White Zombie is a good middle ground if you want something sweeter without leaning all the way into dessert territory.

It still tastes good with Dutch Bros sugar-free syrup flavors! , and the swap keeps the drink balanced.

The standard White Zombie is made with cold brew, vanilla syrup, white chocolate, and chocolate milk.

A soft top rounds it out nicely.

6. Classic Cold Brew

Dutch Bros Cold Brew

Classic Cold Brew Nutritional Breakdown 

(Iced - Without Modification)

Nutrients

Medium

Calories

20

Total Fat

1G

Total Carbs

3G

Sugar

0G

Classic Cold Brew Nutritional Breakdown 

(Toasted (Hot) - Without Modification)

Nutrients

Medium

Calories

20

Total Fat

1G

Total Carbs

3G

Sugar

0G

Classic Cold Brew Standard Ingredients
  • Cold Brew

Compared to Starbucks cold brew, the Dutch Bros version reads as stronger on coffee flavor to me, with a little less of that muted middle ground.

It’s smooth, bold, and less acidic yet more caffeinated than traditional coffee.

For a sweeter drink, I usually see people add chocolate macadamia nut syrup, vanilla syrup, or white chocolate syrup.

7. Caramelizer Cold Brew

Dutch Bros Caramelizer Cold Brew

Caramelizer Cold Brew Nutritional Breakdown 

(Iced - Without Modification)

Nutrients

Small

Medium

Large

Calories

300

310

310

Total Fat

13G

13G

13G

Total Carbs

42G

43G

45G

Sugar

34G

34G

34G

Caramelizer Cold Brew Nutritional Breakdown 

(Toasted (Hot) - Without Modification)

Nutrients

Small

Medium

Large

Calories

210

210

220

Total Fat

6G

6G

6G

Total Carbs

37G

38G

39G

Sugar

29G

29G

29G

Caramelizer Cold Brew Standard Ingredients
  • Cold Brew
  • exclusive chocolate milk
  • Caramel sauce

The famous Dutch Bros Caramelizer is one of the drinks that comes up most often when people talk about Dutch Bros cold brew.

The bold coffee is enhanced with caramel sauce and creamy chocolate milk.

This drink can be served hot or cold, and the soft top plus caramel syrup gives it the richest finish.

8. Hazelnut Truffle Cold Brew

Dutch Bros Sugar Free Hazelnut Truffle Mocha Nitro Cold Brew
Hazelnut Truffle Cold Brew Standard Ingredients
  • cold brew
  • Exclusive chocolate milk
  • hazelnut syrup
  • caramel syrup (topping)

Holiday drinks at Dutch Bros are released seasonally, and the Hazelnut Truffle is one of them.

It is normally made with espresso, but I have also seen plenty of people ask for cold brew instead when they want a less sharp coffee base.

In addition to cold brew, this cozy drink is made with chocolate milk and hazelnut syrup.

The soft top and caramel drizzle give it a richer finish, and I would usually order it toasted on cold days.

9. Campout Cold Brew

Dutch Bros Campout Cold Brew
Campout Cold Brew Standard Ingredients
  • Cold Brew
  • Chocolate milk
  • Chocolate Macadamia Nut Syrup
  • Vanilla Syrup
  • Signature Soft Top
  • Chocolate Drizzle (Topping)
Dutch Bros makes a delightful Campout Cold Brew that features vanilla and chocolate macadamia nut syrups.

Chocolate milk adds more sweetness, and the soft top plus chocolate or caramel drizzle keep it feeling more like a treat than a plain coffee.

10. Golden Eagle Cold Brew

Dutch Bros Golden Eagle Cold Brew
Golden Eagle Cold Brew Standard Ingredients
  • Cold Brew
  • caramel sauce
  • half and half
  • caramel drizzle (Topping)

Depending on the location, the Dutch Bros Golden Eagle is not always on the regular menu, but most Dutch Bros employees will know what you mean if you ask for it.

It’s concocted with caramel sauce, creamy half and half, and finished with a caramel drizzle on top.

11. White Chocolate Lavender Cold Brew

Dutch Bros White Chocolate Lavender Cold Brew
White Chocolate Lavender Cold Brew Standard Ingredients
  • cold brew
  • white chocolate sauce
  • lavender Syrup
  • cream
  • soft top

Out of all the cold brew drinks at DB, the White Chocolate Lavender feels like the biggest comeback story.

It disappeared from the menu for a while and then came back after enough people kept asking for it.

This one is made with white chocolate sauce, lavender, cream, and a soft top.

For non-dairy drinkers, cream can be swapped for almond milk or soy milk.

12. 911 Cold Brew

Dutch Bros Iced 911
911 Cold Brew Standard Ingredients
  • 6 shots of espresso
  • Cold Brew
  • Irish Cream Syrup

The 911 is an Irish Cream drink that uses the company’s signature breve milk.

Along with the creamy ingredients, it’s packed with 6 shots of espresso, so don’t order this one lightly!

13. Nutty Irishman Cold Brew

Dutch Bros Iced Nutty Irishman
Nutty Irishman Cold Brew Standard Ingredients
  • Cold Brew
  • hazelnut syrup
  • Irish cream Syrup
  • soft top

A Nutty Irishman leans sweet and creamy without tasting overly flat.

In addition to cold brew, it’s made with hazelnut syrup, Irish cream, and a soft top.

For a less sweet option, I would usually ask for sugar-free syrup instead.

14. Cocomo Cold Brew

Dutch Bros Cocomo Cold Brew
Cocomo Cold Brew Standard Ingredients
  • Cold Brew
  • chocolate milk
  • coconut syrup

A Cocomo is the kind of drink I’d order when I want something a little tropical without stepping away from coffee.

The cold brew is enhanced with coconut syrup and chocolate milk, and it can be served iced or toasted.

15. Double Torture Cold Brew

Dutch Bros Double Torture Nitro Cold Brew with Extra Soft Top
Double Torture Cold Brew Standard Ingredients
  • 2 double espresso shots
  • nitro cold brew
  • chocolate milk

The Double Torture is another very caffeinated drink, and it still manages to taste like a coffee drink instead of just feeling strong.

It all starts with 2 double espresso shots, which are then diluted with chocolate milk.

What stands out most is the nitro cold brew base, which gives it a smoother, fuller feel.

Tips for ordering cold brew drinks at Dutch Bros

The first step to ordering a Dutch Bros cold brew is figuring out how sweet and how strong I want it that day.

Once you know what you like, you’ll be ordering DB like a pro .

I usually ask myself questions like:

  • What syrup flavors do I like? Should I consider sugar-free options?
  • How much sweetness am I craving?
  • Do I prefer milk, chocolate milk, or non-dairy milk options?
  • How much caffeine can I handle?
  • What’s my coffee drinking budget?

After that, I like to get a feel for the coffee shop chain itself.

Once you understand what Dutch Bros regularly offers and what it leaves off the menu, it gets easier to build a drink that feels like your order.

A few more Dutch Bros-specific ordering tips:

  • Choose between iced, blended, or toasted
  • When ordering nitro, the only size option is 24 ounces (medium)
  • Consider secret menu items (check out our Dutch Bros secret drinks guides!)
  • Any cold brew drink is offered with a sugar-free option
  • Ask for a soft top if you love whipped cream
  • Add an espresso shot or 2 for more caffeine

There is no single right way to order coffee.

I base my order on the sweetness and flavor balance I want that day.


Dutch Bros iced coffee vs cold brew vs nitro cold brew

Because they are all cold and served over ice, it is easy to assume iced coffee, cold brew, and nitro cold brew are basically the same drink.

They are not.

Iced

Dutch Bros iced coffee drinks are the simplest cold coffee option. They’re brewed the traditional way with hot water, then poured over ice.

To me, iced coffee tastes a lot like standard drip coffee, so you get that familiar bitterness and acidity, although the ice can water it down a bit.

Cold Brew

Cold brew, on the other hand, tastes smoother because the brewing process is slower and gentler.

With cold brew, the grounds steep in cold or room-temperature water for 12 to 24 hours.

That longer steep is also why it often has more caffeine than iced coffee.

Nitrogen Cold Brew

Compared with regular cold brew, nitro cold brew feels slightly fizzy, almost like a draft drink pulled from a tap.

It is made by putting the cold brew base into a keg and infusing it with nitrogen.

That gives it a richer, smoother, creamier feel than standard cold coffee.

Nitro Brew and Cold Brew

FAQs

What kind of cold brew does Dutch Bros use?

Dutch Bros uses its own cold brew blend, steeped in cold water for a full day.

How much do cold brews at Dutch Bros cost?

Cold brew drinks at Dutch Bros vary in cost depending on additives and customization. On average, you may spend about $5 per drink, though prices can move around by location.

How much caffeine is in Dutch cold brew?

The listed figures here put a regular cold brew at 240 mg of caffeine and the nitro cold brew at 293 mg.

How can you make cold brew like Dutch Bros at home?

To make a similar drink at home, steep cold brew grounds in cold water for at least 12 hours. Another option is to buy Dutch Bros cold brew coffee in cans.


Summary

In this guide to the best Dutch Bros cold brews, I’ve included 15 drinks that cover the sweet, strong, and in-between options.

If you want something sweet and dessert-like, the classic White Mocha is the closest fit.

For a serious caffeine hit, the Annihilator is the one that stands out.

Or you can build your own custom nitro cold brew drink.

If cold brew is not your thing, there are still plenty of other Dutch Bros drinks to explore.

There is a full guide to the best Dutch Bros coffee and other drinks if you want to keep browsing.

Caitlin Shaffer

Author

Caitlin Shaffer
Caitlin Shaffer, is a knowledgeable coffee expert and passionate writer. Her articles are a mix of personal experiences, insights gained from her travels, and interviews, offering an extensive view of the global coffee scene. Caitlin enjoys embarking on new travel adventures, often to destinations celebrated for their unique coffee offerings, from Indonesia to Italy and Colombia, adding a worldly flavor to her articles. Her go-to coffee? Cold brew with homemade vanilla syrup – a personal favorite that keeps her love for coffee fresh and exciting.

My favorite drink? I'd go with... cold brew with homemade vanilla syrup.

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